The Silence of the Lambs
"To enter the mind of a killer she must challenge the mind of a madman."
Originally released in 1991. The Silence of the Lambs is a crime/thriller film. directed by Jonathan Demme.
Starring Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins, and Scott Glenn
Synopsis
Clarice Starling is a top student at the FBI's training academy. Jack Crawford wants Clarice to interview Dr. Hannibal Lecter, a brilliant psychiatrist who is also a violent psychopath, serving life behind bars for various acts of murder and cannibalism. Crawford believes that Lecter may have insight into a case and that Starling, as an attractive young woman, may be just the bait to draw him out.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 14, 1991
34 years ago
Runtime
1h 59m
119 minutes total
User Rating
8.3/10
Excellent (17,512 votes)
Budget
$19M
Production budget
Box Office
$272.7M
14.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jodie Foster
as Clarice Starling
Anthony Hopkins
as Dr. Hannibal Lecter
Scott Glenn
as Jack Crawford
Ted Levine
as Jame Gumb
Anthony Heald
as Dr. Frederick Chilton
Brooke Smith
as Catherine Martin
Diane Baker
as Senator Ruth Martin
Kasi Lemmons
as Ardelia Mapp
Frankie Faison
as Barney
Tracey Walter
as Lamar
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $19,000,000
- Revenue
- $272,742,922
Production Companies
- Orion Pictures
- Strong Heart
- A Luta Continua
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Silence of the Lambs about?
Clarice Starling is a top student at the FBI's training academy. Jack Crawford wants Clarice to interview Dr. Hannibal Lecter, a brilliant psychiatrist who is also a violent psychopath, serving li...
Who directed The Silence of the Lambs?
The Silence of the Lambs was directed by Jonathan Demme.
How long is The Silence of the Lambs?
The Silence of the Lambs has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).
When was The Silence of the Lambs released?
The Silence of the Lambs was released on February 14, 1991 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Silence of the Lambs?
The main cast of The Silence of the Lambs includes Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins, Scott Glenn, Ted Levine, Anthony Heald.
Is The Silence of the Lambs worth watching?
The Silence of the Lambs has a user rating of 8.3/10 based on 17,512 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.